Mammography Technologist - Green Twp Radiology Imaging

Position: MAMMOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGIST - Green Twp Radiology Imaging Full Time - Days

Job Description

Operates mammography equipment to produce breast images. Assist Radiologist with needle localizations and any other special procedures required. Assist with additional admin duties when needed.

Responsibilities Technologist Related Duties

Performs high quality mammography images in accordance with the Comprehensive Breast Center standards of performance.

Utilizes radiation safety protection measures

Practices cleanliness to equipment and room

Documents on patient history sheet pertinent patient information.

Knowledge of quialtiy control procedures

Correctly tracks exams in PACS

Tracks exams and charges correctly in the RIS

Properly identify, prepare and document various medications during procedures

Reconcile patient medications to ensure current medications will not interact with contrast media

Customer Service Standards

Treasts everyone in a courteous and respectful way

Greets patients with a smile

Does not discuss patients condition in public

Handles customer complaints objectively and routes them properly

Does not display negative sentimetns in front of patients

Attempst to expedite house patient exams

Explains exam to patient; engages patient in brief conversation to relax them

Shows empathy for patient

Uses discretion when communicating with patients

Does not keep patient waiting while conducting personal conversations with coworkers

Properly explains special procedures to patients and obtains consent in accordance with hospital policy

Breast Self Exam Education

Teaching done as needed

Answers questions or refers patient to someone who can answer

Pamphlet/Shower card

Assist Radiologist

Follows Special procedure instructions/protocols

Documents exam and significant facts on the Patient History Form

Tracks and Charges exams in the RIS

Cooperation with radiologist in his/her request for additional imaging

Clerical Duties

Properly prepares all paperwork necessary before performing patient exam

Obtains patients signature on release form and faxes for prior images

Answers phone according to department policy

Checks order accuracy before patient exam

Properly uses RIS in accordance to protocol

Age Specific Competency Adults

Provides mobility of patient through exam

Speaks distinctly to patient

Maintains patient privacy

Aware of patient loss of strength and flexibility

Attemps to reduce patients anxiety and fears

Explains procedure to patient and ascertains patient understands instructions recognizing that there is a decrease in mental performance and need.

Geriatrics

Recognizes patient's decreased tolerance to hot/cold and tries to provide comfort

Is careful in positioning patient realizing that skin is fragile

Speaks distinctly but does not raise voice

Maintains patient privacy

Attempts to reducat patients anxiety and fears

Provides for mobility to patient through any needed physical assistance

Repeats instructions if necessary

Provides assistance in guiding patient into equipment

Alternate

Job Duties (if applicable)

Notifies patient of need to return for additional imaging

Notifies physician office of need for biopsy

Prepares all necessary paperwork for special procedures

Contacts physicians office/pathologys departments and/or the patient for follow-up biopsy results

Performs bone densitometry exam (if applicable)

Qualifications EDUCATION: Graduate of accredited school of Radiologic Technology
YEARS OF

EXPERIENCE:

1 year exp. in Mammography (as of 10/1/94 - FDA).
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge and skill of operation of mammography equipment. Knowledge of sterile technique. 15 CE hours in mammography required within a 3 year period.
LICENSES &

CERTIFICATIONS:

• ARRT Registered Technologist
• Certified Mammographer
• Ohio Radiologic Technologist License
• CPR Certification - bi-annually

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